TSA Agar Plates Medium – Soybean-Casein Digest for Sterility Testing & Bacterial Culture
Premium Tryptic Soy Agar (TSA) – Reliable Solid Medium for Sterility Testing & Microbial Cultivation
Accurate colony counting and microorganism isolation start with our laboratory-grade Tryptic Soy Agar (TSA). This soybean-casein digest solid medium delivers uncompromised performance for sterility testing, environmental monitoring, and clinical diagnostics – formulated to meet global pharmacopoeia standards.
Key Applications:
✔️ USP/EP-Compliant Sterility Testing
✔️ Bacterial Colony Enumeration & Isolation
✔️ Environmental Surface Monitoring (Contact Plates)
✔️ Microbial Limit Testing (MLT)
✔️ Long-term Culture Preservation
Optimized Formula for Robust Growth (per liter):
| Component | Quantity | Role |
|——————————-|———-|————————–|
| Pancreatic Digest of Casein | 15.0g | Primary Nitrogen Source |
| Papain Digest of Soybean Meal | 5.0g | Amino Acids/Growth Factors|
| Sodium Chloride | 5.0g | Osmotic Regulation |
| High-Purity Agar | 15.0g | Optimal Gel Strength |
pH: 7.3 ± 0.2 (25°C) – Ideal for broad-spectrum microorganism growth
Simplified Preparation Protocol:
Dissolve 40.0g powder in 1L distilled/deionized water
Heat & Mix: Boil with stirring until complete dissolution
Sterilize:
121°C for 15 minutes or
115°C for 30 minutes
Critical Step: Swirl gently post-sterilization to prevent agar sedimentation
Pour Plates: Cool to 45-50°C before dispensing
